In theatrical and vivacious Leo, the messenger planet is all the more creative, expressive and bold in its approach. This Fire sign is, after all, ruled by the sun, which can explain why it often thrives on attention and recognition — Mercury in Leo is loud and full of enthusiasm.

The second Mercury retrograde of 2025 is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in Leo, the sign of pick-me bombast, grand gestures, stage lights, and dramatic exits.

Mercury, the planet of communication, is going retrograde in Leo, the action-oriented, spotlight-loving fire sign, on July 17. In turn, you’ll have to slow down, revise, reimagine, and reinvent a part